Ann Bull Letter to Charity Rotch, Hartford, October, 12, 1812

The Rotches departed Hartford, Connecticut for Ohio in late 1811. Ann Bull describes her feelings of separation from her dear friend Charity and informs her that she has lost another infant and has resigned herself to God's will. The War of 1812 has caused her family considerable hardship, her husband's health and her own are quite poor and 'we have a family of helpless children depending on us.' 7.8" x 9.5" (20 x 24 cm